Tennis Court Construction Cost Breakdown
Several factors influence the cost to install a tennis court, including land prep, fencing, lighting, paint, surfacing, and the optional addition of a tennis bubble.
Land Prep
Around $25,000 to $50,000 of tennis court installation comes from labor and land prep. For most projects, land prep involves excavating loose dirt, using a ground leveler, paving over the area or installing concrete, and then building the court over it. This process can take a few weeks to a month.
For example, a concrete slab costs $3,600 to $7,200, on average.
Fencing
You’ll spend anywhere from $5,000 to $15,000 for a tennis court fence, and perhaps half that cost if you're only installing a half court. Most homeowners opt for a vinyl-covered chain-link fence at least 8 feet high for both privacy and to help stop balls from exiting the area. Chain-link fencing costs $5 to $20 per foot.
Lighting
Sport court lighting costs between $2,000 and $15,000. That includes the lights, wiring, and switches, all of which are important for playing at night. Most residential installations fall between $2,000 and $6,000. Commercial courts tend to exceed $10,000. Regulation brightness ranges from 350 to 450 lux but recreational (home) applications only need 250 lux.
Paint
Repainting the lines costs $350 to $600 per court. Most contractors will include painting as part of their labor charges when they quote you.
Acrylic Surface
Acrylic surfacing costs $4,000 to $10,000. A professional will also typically include this in the initial project fees, but ask to be sure.
It’s essentially the same process as resurfacing, but without costly or time-consuming repairs since it happens on a new build. The final step in most hardcourt builds is applying an acrylic sealant surface over the top of the asphalt or concrete.
Tennis Bubble
Tennis bubbles cost anywhere from $6,000 to $150,000 and are a popular option for year-round play. More permanent inflatable air tents or tennis bubbles (like a sporting dome structure) can exceed $100,000.